St Bernard's School vs St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernard's School
Upper Mount Gravatt · Catholic primary · Prep-6
181 students · ICSEA 1066
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Wishart · Catholic primary · Prep-6
520 students · ICSEA 1110
| Measure | St Bernard's School Upper Mount Gravatt QLD | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Wishart QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #168 of 804 | #125 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1660 of 4,908 | #1233 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 181 | 520 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 101 | 277 / 243 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -42% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1110 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 30.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 16.6 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Upper Mount Gravatt 4122 | Wishart 4122 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stbernards.qld.edu.au | www.stcatherinescps.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.7 vs 62.9).
- •St Catherine's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1110 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Bernard's School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.3).
- •St Catherine's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 181.
- •St Catherine's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -42%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Bernard's School better than St Catherine's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Catherine's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (67.7 vs 62.9 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Bernard's School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Upper Mount Gravatt and Wishart in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Bernard's School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School has 17.3.
How do St Bernard's School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
St Bernard's School is 168th of 804 and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School is 125th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.